1. First step is to INVESTIGATE:
a. Identify the problem-What do you need to solve? Answer questions that need to be solved
b. Develop the Design Brief-A short statement of what you are going to make, why you are going to make it, and for whom you are making it for.
c. Formulate a Design Specification: List the requirements, limitations and how will you "test" your project. Create a checklist if necessary.
2. Second step is to PLAN:
a. Design a product/solution-Use your research to create brainstorming ideas.
b. Plan a Product/Solution-Choose your best idea, & create steps to acheive your goal.
3. Third step is to CREATE:
a. Use appropriate techniques & equipment.
b. Follow the plan- Troubleshoot when you need to.
c. Create the Product/ Solution.
4. The Fourth step is to EVALUATE:
a. Evaluate the product/ solution.
b. Evaluate the use of the Design Cycle.
a. Identify the problem-What do you need to solve? Answer questions that need to be solved
b. Develop the Design Brief-A short statement of what you are going to make, why you are going to make it, and for whom you are making it for.
c. Formulate a Design Specification: List the requirements, limitations and how will you "test" your project. Create a checklist if necessary.
2. Second step is to PLAN:
a. Design a product/solution-Use your research to create brainstorming ideas.
b. Plan a Product/Solution-Choose your best idea, & create steps to acheive your goal.
3. Third step is to CREATE:
a. Use appropriate techniques & equipment.
b. Follow the plan- Troubleshoot when you need to.
c. Create the Product/ Solution.
4. The Fourth step is to EVALUATE:
a. Evaluate the product/ solution.
b. Evaluate the use of the Design Cycle.